NewsWPLG Local 10 – Main FeedSeptember 11, 2026Miami-Dade County
Injuries and Scheduling Conflicts Keep Top Track Stars From $150K Ultimate Championship
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The inaugural Ultimate Championship track meet in Budapest will proceed without several of the sport's fastest athletes due to lingering injuries, pregnancies, and prior schedule commitments. Olympic champion Noah Lyles and emerging star Adaejah Hodge are among the top competitors missing from the event, which features a $10 million prize pool and $150,000 top prizes.
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Fans watching the inaugural Ultimate Championship in Budapest will not see several reigning world and Olympic champions compete for the $150,000 top prizes due to injuries and pre-planned rest schedules.
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Who's Mentioned
PersonBeatrice Chebet“Olympic and world champion who had a baby in June.”PersonSha'Carri Richardson“Previous holder of the college 100-meter record broken by Hodge.”PersonTara Davis-Woodhall“Reigning Olympic and world champion long jumper who suffered a concussion.”PersonCaryl Smith Gilbert“Adaejah Hodge's coach at the University of Georgia.”PersonSavannah“Daughter of Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone.”PersonAdaejah Hodge“University of Georgia star who skipped the event to rest after the Commonwealth ”PersonSydney McLaughlin-Levrone“Athlete taking 2026 off after having a baby.”PersonJosh Kerr“Athlete participating in the 1,500-meter event at the Ultimate Championship.”PersonMelissa Jefferson-Wooden“World champion racing at the event.”PersonJulien Alfred“Olympic champion racing at the event.”PersonFaith Kipyegon“Athlete shutting down her season due to an injury.”PersonNoah Lyles“Olympic titlist missing the meet due to a leg injury; serving as an emcee.”